Full Speed Ahead!: America's First Admiral: David Glasgow Farragut
"I have been devoted to the service of my country since I was eight years of age." —David Glasgow Farragut, December 12, 1864, in a speed in New York City
Discover the man behind everyone's favorite call to action, "Full speed ahead!" in this inspiring and engaging biography about the first Admiral of the United States Navy, David Glasgow Farragut.
At the age of nine, David Glasgow Farragut was appointed a midshipman in the US Navy by President James Madison. It was the start of a celebrated career. Farragut sailed aboard ships along the Delaware River, in the Caribbean, and across the Atlantic Ocean, even rounding the tip of South America, all while rising through the naval ranks from midshipman to admiral. When the Civil War began, Captain Farragut dedicated his life to protecting the United States as it was being torn in two. When President Lincoln asked him to capture New Orleans, the city Farragut once called home, and later to take Mobile Bay, the officer had only one order for his fleet: Full speed ahead! Noted nonfiction writer Louise Borden's in-depth research uncovers a man dedicated to his country — a man who earned the title of America's first admiral.
Released: November 2021 • Published by: Calkins Creek • ISBN: 978-1684379057 • Ages: 10 to 14
REVIEWS:
It’s hard to imagine a reader who won’t get caught up in this giddy-making gratitude-fest. Keiser’s digitally tweaked multimedia art depicts rosy-cheeked kids and adults who vary in terms of race and ethnicity. . . .May well give readers the thank-you bug."
—Kirkus Reviews
"Borden’s free-verse text reads quickly and smoothly, drawing readers into [David] Farragut’s story...The use of quotes within the narrative is quite effective, and the illustrations, showcased in a handsome, large-format volume, include portraits, paintings of ships at sea, documents, and photos...A well-researched biographical account of remarkable man."
—Booklist
"A wonderfully written, illustrated, and researched book about a true American patriot. A story of valor, honor, and sacrifice in the service of the country he loved. The son of an immigrant, the story of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut exemplifies the true promise of America."
—Rear Admiral Sam Cox, US Navy (retired) Naval Historian